Happy
Independent
Safe
There are resources available from certified specialists like Dave Karas to help educate homeowners and to raise awareness and understanding of options for those wishing to age at home.
The more information we are able to share, and the sooner we begin to plan and act, the more poised you will be to increase the quality of your life and the quality of the love ones around you.
Top 5 Reason for Aging-In-Place
Independence:
Being in your home allows us to continue with our everyday tasks and keeps our minds and spirits elevated.
Comfort:
Less Stress:
Convenience:
It is much safer and easier for caregivers to administer care as well as making it easier for family and friends to visit and check-in.
Economic:
Compared to the high prices charged for medical institutions, remodeling a home is by far the most cost effective method to remain independent.
Familiarity:
Being familiar with your home is an important safety concern. Knowing where things are and how to get from room to room helps us avoid making costly mistakes inside the home, greatly helping to prevent falls.
Safety:
Remodeling a home so a person can stay there helps contribute to their well being in many different ways: keeping them secure, comfortable, independent, and safe inside the home.
There's no place like home.
Changes To Consider
Accessibility
Accessibility is the greatest challenge that Aging in Place deals with because it encompasses most of the tasks we regularly perform in all areas of our homes. This list is extensive (and incomplete):
* To have an accessible home we need;
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Barrier free entries and walkways.
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Wider halls and doorways to accommodate wheelchairs, etc.
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Wheelchairs, walkers and canes to enhance mobility.
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Lever style door knobs for easier operation.
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Grab bars to facilitate safe movement in certain areas.
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Lowered counter tops, sinks and work surfaces in the kitchen.
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Pull out racks in cabinets.
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Walk-in bathtubs, no-threshold showers,”high rise” toilets and “roll under” lavatories.
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Single level living.
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Ramps, lifts and elevators to accommodate multi-level living.
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Increase door width with “wide swing hinges”
Benefits of Aging In Place Renovations
Independence:
Being in your home allows us to continue with our everyday tasks and keeps our minds and spirits elevated.
Comfort:
Less Stress:
Convenience:
It is much safer and easier for caregivers to administer care as well as making it easier for family and friends to visit and check-in.
Economic:
Compared to the high prices charged for medical institutions, remodeling a home is by far the most cost effective method to remain independent.
Familiarity:
Being familiar with your home is an important safety concern. Knowing where things are and how to get from room to room helps us avoid making costly mistakes inside the home, greatly helping to prevent falls.
Safety:
Remodeling a home so a person can stay there helps contribute to their well being in many different ways: keeping them secure, comfortable, independent, and safe inside the home.
